Social Security Disability

Social Security Launches New Conversational Approach for Filling Out Forms

September 3, 2026

Earlier this summer, the Social Security Administration (SSA) updated its online digital services with new webforms which allow users to use plain language and step-by-step digital prompts to make filing for benefits and managing them easier. With this new AI-driven approach, the SSA says, “form items will be presented as questions to the customer in

Can Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?

September 2, 2026

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) refers to a broad constellation of symptoms and changes in anatomy related to abnormal function of the pelvic floor musculature. This condition can cause acute chronic pain, bladder or bowel incontinence, and even lead to an inability to sit or stand for an appreciable length of time. Pelvic floor issues are significantly

Does Social Security Consider Obesity an Impairment?

July 3, 2026

Obesity, by itself, is not listed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as an impairment that qualifies for Social Security disability benefits. However, the SSA does consider obesity to be a medically determinable impairment (MDI). In basic terms, an MDI is a physical or mental condition that can be established by objective medical evidence from acceptable

Top 5 Reasons Not to Drop Your Social Security Disability Case

June 4, 2026

All too often, individuals with disabilities which prevent them from maintaining full-time employment, apply for the Social Security disability benefits they have rightfully earned, but become frustrated by the disability benefits process and throw in the towel. It is understandable. The nature of the process can be overwhelming and frustrating with high initial denial rates,

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